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Obituary for Arthur Maurice Sponsel

Arthur Maurice Sponsel, age 77 passed away on November 26, 2018 in Soldotna, Alaska. He was born on February 11, 1941 in Cortez, Colorado to Frank and Florence (Jones) Sponsel. Arthur served in the United States Air Force. He became a resident of Alaska in 1981 when he moved to Eagle River, then moved to Sterling in 1994. Arthur worked for the National Parks Service, Yellowstone, Wyoming (1965-1966), Glacier National Park (1967-1969), Coulee Dam, Washington (1970-1971), Dead Valley, California (1972-1974), Teton National Park, Wyoming (1975-1980), NP Regional Office, Anchorage, Alaska (1981-1994) retiring in May 1994. He did not like crowds but enjoyed helping those in need. Arthur did like PC data entry, audio books, and DVD’s. His friends will miss his cheerful chuckle when he teased someone. He is preceded by his son Brian, two brothers and 5 sisters. Arthur is survived by his wife Charlotte Sponsel of Sterling, and many nieces and nephews. At his request there will be no services held. Donations can be made in his name, to the Senior Center in Sterling, AK or the Food Bank in Soldotna, AK.